Increased student aid program announced and details
The Manitoba government expands Canada Student Loans and bursaries for 1981 82 with maximum aid rising to 4740 for diploma and nursing students and 3720 for university students. New loan criteria favor income over assets, allow two stage aid, and introduce an expected aid estimate table. Budgeted aid totals 5 979 700 with weekly allowances and deadlines for applications in May and June.
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Nursing
Canada
Manitoba
Cosens
Igh School
Medical Technology
Hospital Schools of Nursing
Ed of
Department of Education
Winnipeg
Teh Province
Brandon
Pharmacare claims deadline set for April 30
Health Minister Bud Sherman warns that recipients must file Pharmacare reimbursement claims for 1980 drug costs by April 30. The program covers 80 percent of eligible costs after deductible for all ages, with separate thresholds for seniors and younger claimants.
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Pharmacare
Bud Sherman
FCC Sets 14 Percent Rate for Farm Credit Loans
Minister Eugene Whelan announced Farm Credit Corporation Canada will set loan rates at 14 percent under the Farm Credit Act and Frm Syndicates Credit Act. Rates, reviewed biannually, reflect six months of government bond yields and international price pressure. FCC loan period ending March 31 1981 was 12.75 percent. officials note a lower overall cost versus other lenders and flexible repayment. The minister emphasized securing greater financing as FCC issued about 4 500 long term loans to Canadian farmers in 1980 81.
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Empress Street
Winnipeg
RSC
Eugene Whelan
Farm Credit Corporation Canada
Farm Credit Act
Frm Syndicates Credit Act
FCC
Mr. Whelan
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